Feng Shui Blog

If you are applying Feng Shui to your home, it is important to have as much information about Feng Shui as possible.  One Feng Shui mistake can throw off the Chi of an entire room.  I personally know how much time and energy goes into Feng Shui, so I know how devastating it would be to do it all for nothing.  That is why I have compiled a list of tips for people who love Feng Shui.  Keep in mind that Feng Shui differs slightly based on the building and the particular room of the building.  These tips should help almost anyone who is applying Feng Shui principles to a room.  Generally speaking, of course.  :]

• Cleanliness:  Cleanliness is one of the most important steps to effectively Feng Shui a space.  The saying “Cleanliness is next to Godliness”  definitely rings true here!  The belief behind this is that clutter and dirt do not allow the positive Chi to flow freely.  When this happens, the Chi becomes negative, exactly the thing you are trying to counteract with the Feng Shui principles.  This is especially true for windows because a dirty window makes the light “fight” to come in.  That “struggle” creates negative energy, or Chi.

• Entryways:  The entryway of a space is very important to the overall Feng Shui energy of the place.  The entryway is considered the true entrance of all outside influences, such as negative Chi, harm, and even good.  Without proper protection, the entryway can be the portal of bad intentions and harm, all directed toward the inhabitants of the building.  To protect the ones you love, you can place the Ba Gua above your door.  This instrument will deflect the negative energy that could potentially seep through the entrance. Ba Guas above the door should be the flat version.

• Outside:  Most people don’t associate Feng Shui with anything other than the inside of a space.  However, the landscape and what is in the yard of a space can affect the Chi of a location.  One of the first things that should be done outside is the trimming of all overgrown and dead plants.  This will remove clutter, thus giving the positive Chi a space to flow through easily.  Dead plants and trees should be removed and then replaced.  The new life will bring harmony to the outside space.  Where walkways are concerned, it is good to line them with plants, especially flowers.  Red is a lucky color in Chinese beliefs, so try a flower with red blooms.  Be sure there are an even number of plants on both sides, preferably done in threes.

• Elements:  When you are applying Feng Shui to a space, it is vital to keep in mind the five Feng Shui elements.  These elements (Water, Earth, Fire, Wood, and Metal) must have a healthy balance in the space to keep the harmony.  Each element represents different areas of our lives, and each element shines more based on the room it is in.  Be sure to find many items that represent each of the elements when you are shopping for your Feng Shui items.